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Old 05-25-2012, 06:56 AM
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What tough socioeconimic conditions they are forced to contend with?I am a former retired teacher, taught in the inner-city,what do you mean?High Schools is just that prepare them to reach the next level.
Double digit unemployment. 1300 homeless students in Marion County alone. My school, a feader to one of these high schools, 80% free and reduced lunches. 20% mobility rate. Generational poverty going back 100 years.